The world's northernmost permanent settlement on Svalbard — polar bears, mining heritage, and midnight sun to polar night.
Longyearbyen is the capital of Svalbard — one of the world's northernmost settlements at 78°N. There are more polar bears than people here. From midnight sun to polar nights, Arctic wildlife, and northern lights — Longyearbyen is the Arctic adventure destination.
0.1M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
February–April (winter) or June–July (midnight sun)
Top sights & experiences
- 🐻 Polar Bear Safari
- 🌌 Northern Lights – Arctic Sky
- 🌅 Midnight Sun
- 🏛️ Svalbard Museum
- 🎿 Dogsledding & Snowmobile
- 🍺 Karlsberger Pub
Perfect for
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